Instructional Sports Coach

Integratedcooling; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401K

Starting wage $22/hour

Job summary

Pow Athletics in Riverside, CA is seeking an enthusiastic Instructional Coach to design and run athletic programs that also develop cognitive skills in children. You will supervise groups, adjust activities, and promote a safe, engaging environment for youth.

Ideally, you’ll have coaching experience with kids, strong communication and leadership, and a genuine passion for helping youth grow through sport.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching, teaching, or working with young people.
• Understanding of how kids develop mentally and how to weave that into sports training.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create and run athletic programs that also build cognitive skills.
• Get to know each participant’s abilities and adjust activities to meet their individual needs.
• Help train and support other coaches, making sure everyone can deliver great programs.
• Create a positive atmosphere using music, conversation, and varied instruction styles.
• Help measure how well our programs are working and suggest improvements.
• Listen to feedback from kids, parents, and staff to keep making things better.

Skills

Coaching experience

Child development

Communication

Leadership

Passion for kids

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Sports Science, Psychology, or similar

Job description

About Pow Athletics

At Pow Athletics, we believe sports can do more than just build strong bodies - we help build strong minds too. Our programs combine athletics with cognitive skill development, helping kids improve their problem-solving abilities, emotional intelligence, and logical thinking through basketball, football, volleyball, soccer, cross-country, softball, cheer, board games and even e-sports. We're all about making sure every child has a chance to participate and grow.

The Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic Instructional Coach who's excited about working with kids and helping them develop both athletically and mentally. You'll be part of a team that designs and runs our sports programs, making sure they're fun, effective, and true to what we stand for.

As an Instructional Coach, you'll work with other instructors to supervise groups of children while running engaging sports and fitness activities. You'll need to maintain appropriate student-to-coach ratios, teach fitness skills, organize games, and keep kids actively involved throughout each session.

The right person for this job genuinely cares about helping children grow and creating a safe, supportive space where they can succeed. You'll need strong leadership skills, clear communication, and plenty of patience to give our students the guidance they need to reach their potential.

What You'll Do:

• Work with our team to create and run athletic programs that also build cognitive skills
• Get to know each participant's abilities and adjust activities to meet their individual needs
• Help train and support other coaches, making sure everyone can deliver great programs
• Create a positive atmosphere using music, conversation, and varied instruction styles
• Help measure how well our programs are working and suggest improvements
• Listen to feedback from kids, parents, and staff to keep making things better

What We're Looking For:

• Experience coaching, teaching, or working with young people
• Understanding of how kids develop mentally and how to weave that into sports training
• Great communication and leadership abilities
• Real enthusiasm for community involvement and belief that sports can change lives
• A bachelor's degree in Education, Sports Science, Psychology, or a similar field is a plus but not required
• 1-2 years of experience in education, coaching, or child development

Requirements:

• Must be 18 or older
• Have reliable transportation
• Pass a fingerprint background check
• Experience working with children in sports or fitness settings
• Ability to work well with other instructors
• Strong leadership, communication skills, and patience
• Genuine passion for helping kids grow and develop
• Authorized to work in the United States

What We Offer

We believe in paying our team fairly and competitively based on their skills and experience. You'll also have chances to grow professionally within our organization, and you'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity, and new ideas.

• Part-time position
• Starting at $22.00 per hour
• Minimum 15 hours per week
• Paid sick leave
• 401K